Disc Jockeys, Preachers, and Elvis

55 Years of Behind the Scene stories of Disc Jockeys, Rock & Roll, and Elvis... as told by the Author, Who Lived Them.

By: Ron Brandon

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Length: 5 hrs and 9 mins

Publisher's summary

#1 Best Seller: 'Rock Music' (April 2023), 'General Broadcasting' (June 2023), 'Radio History' (Sep 2023), Radio Reference (Feb 2024). Broadcast Hall of Fame Inductee RICK DEES: "Disc Jockeys, Preachers, and Elvis...WOW! You created a masterpiece! You are #1! Thank you for making radio so much fun, my friend."
A reader, Steve ***** describes it as "A love letter to radio."
"Disc Jockeys, Preachers, and Elvis" takes the reader on a journey through the golden days of radio DJs and rock & roll music, including 250 pictures and backstories of events and personalities (with websites identified where you can see and hear today) including Elvis, the Who, Eagles, Jimi Hendrix, the Supremes, Monkees, and many more.The book also delves into the role of Disc Jockeys and how they influenced the success of artists. It explores the relationship between DJs and record companies and how they worked together to promote their music and their artists. You'll discover how difficult it was for a new artist to get his record played on the radio, and how without that airplay, any chance for success was almost nil. The book also touches on the subject of payola, which was a controversial practice in the music industry. Overall, "Disc Jockeys, Preachers, and Elvis" is a must-read for anyone who loves rock & roll music and wants to learn more about the history of the music industry. The book is a nostalgic trip down memory lane for those who grew up listening to Top-40 radio and rock & roll music. The book is rated 5-Stars on Amazon and tops across the board by other DJs.

The universal quote from DJs was "I can't believe they will pay me for doing what I love so much!" Yet, today most of those DJs have departed the radio business, with AM radio, in particular, signing off one final time. As Bob Seger sang, "Turn The Page" and read the real stories. Today, as we scan the dial...favorite stations and DJs are gone...off the air. The answers are here!

Disc Jockeys say..
Brady McGraw: Thanks for sharing those stories and memories in your wonderful book. I enjoyed it so much!
Merv Pilgrim: Just finished reading and I highly recommend it!
Robert Murphy Thanks for taking me back to those halcyon days of radio. Enjoyed seeing many former friends and cohorts.
Steve Bishop: Read your book cover to cover. Thoroughly enjoyed it all. For whatever reason you decided to write it, thank you.
Scott Shannon: Great job Ron! You’ve had a truly amazing career.
Bill Cox: The book was amazing! Brought back so many memories of my twenty-five years in radio. So glad you wrote this.
Jim Davis: It’s past my bedtime and I can’t put the damn thing down. What a great book! I’m so glad you finally put all these stories on paper.
Piers Beagley: I love the book! Having worked in radio and tv, this is the book for me.
Dan Mason: Really enjoyed it. Read it in one sitting!
Shannon D: Bought your book. Read every word and checked out every picture. Love it! You should be proud.
Randy Scott: Thanks for a well-written ride down radio’s memory lane. You’ve really done it all.
Leo Windham: If you know anything about radio or entertainment, it’s a great read. Way to go Ron!
Doug Riddell: Great book! Love it! What an exciting and interesting life you’ve had.
Bob Beckman: Received and read your book FANTASTIC!
Jay Braswell: Stayed up past my bedtime to read every word. Excellent!
Ed Gursky: Just finished your book. Had to pace myself to avoid reading it all in one session. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
Nick Archer: Brought back all the feelings of the old days. Good job.
Mark Cooper: Really enjoyed reading your book, Ron. I learned a lot I didn’t know.